No Bake Cookies

1/2 C shortening or margarine
2 C sugar
4 T cocoa
1/2 C milk
pinch salt
1/4 C peanut butter
1 t vanilla
3 C quick oats

Mix shortening, sugar, cocoa, milk and salt in large sauce pan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter, vanilla and oats. Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper and let cool.

I've searched for years for a no bake cookie recipe that worked for me. Not sure what my problem was but they would just never set up for me. This is the only one that ever has and man, is it tasty! Thanks to my friend Steph H. for sharing it with me.